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Have Pain In Tailbone Area Especially When Coughing Or Sneezing. Had Fallen. Advice?
I fell down the stairs 2 weeks ago...the next day my left side was very sore, my tailbone, hip and left lower back. Two weeks later my tailbone area still hurts and everytime I cough or sneeze I have a horibble sensation in my tailbone area. It hurts to sit certain ways. I feel pressure also. I ve been taking OTC meds..should I go to the doctor???
Tue, 6 Aug 2013
Hi,
As your problem persisted for long time, there is possibility of having fracture of teil bone giving you this problem.
Go for x-ray lumbo-sacral region and consult orthopedic surgeon.
Ok and take care.
As your problem persisted for long time, there is possibility of having fracture of teil bone giving you this problem.
Go for x-ray lumbo-sacral region and consult orthopedic surgeon.
Ok and take care.
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